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Dr. Kirk Jensen, MD

Dr. Kirk Jensen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Kirk Jensen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Lafayette, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Jensen has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Temple University in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

3717 Mt Diablo Blvd Ste 100 Lafayette, CA 94549
Telehealth available

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Dr. Jensen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Jensen

4.3
30 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Best shoulder surgeon!
Dr. Jensen is hands down the best shoulder surgeon. He listens and I never felt rushed. I had some calcium buildup and a tear in my rotator cuff with a ton of arthritis. He is knowledgeable and I trust his opinions and care. Thank you Dr. J!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Joanne C – Sep 22, 2023
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Best shoulder surgeon you could ever hope to find!
Very supportive and helpful office staff Yes, he is always booked out, but that’s because he always recommended so highly by other doctors , patients , physical therapist …. And yes there is often a wait to see him , there is only one of him and lots of patients to see He is a very conservative , thorough doctor and surgeon .he has always explained things well and guided me well in my options . 2 rotator cuff surgeries later , and still feel that I am in the best hands that I can find.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Julie G. – Jul 19, 2023
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Great surgeon HORRIBLE office staff
Dr Jensen is a wonderful, super orthopedic surgeon, it's his office staff that are HORRIBLE. If you are still working and must submit paperwork to your employer, find another doctor. His office staff cannot submit paperwork on time to save your job! Even with seriously gentle reminders and help via printing out and handing said paperwork to receptionist, my paperwork was oftentimes 4-5 days late prompting threatening emails and prompts from HR at the hospital I work at, that if I don't get my paperwork in on time I may loose my job! Pretty stressful situation when your trying to recover from multiple surgeries. Sadly I will not be using this fine surgeon again because of his incompetent office staff.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 others found this helpful
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Deb D – Oct 05, 2022
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Dr Jensen has treated two orthopedic issues of mine. He performed rotator cuff surgery and then a year later repaired a fully impacted fracture of the humerus on the same arm. He is extremely knowledgeable and explains the injury, repair and needed rehab well. He is conservative in his approach - not rushing you into rehab too soon. I highly recommend him as the best in the area for shoulder/arm injuries and problems.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 31, 2020
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Wanting
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Rosemary Mangino – Nov 08, 2019
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Dr. Kirk Jensen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Lafayette, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Jensen has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Temple University in 1988. He is affiliated...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Temple University

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

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Locations

Practice

Kenneth M. Caldwell MD A Medical Corp.3717 Mt Diablo Blvd Ste 100 Lafayette, CA 94549
1
Office80 Grand Ave Oakland, CA 94612
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • John Muir Medical Center Concord

    2540 East St
    Concord, CA 94520
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

    350 Hawthorne Ave
    Oakland, CA 94609
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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